I was rear ended my 3 minor children and I suffered whiplash. The adjuster for the person at fault is telling me in NC there is a cap of $1,500 for pain & suffering. It took a month before I was able to do some of the things I did prior to the accident. Their driver left his car there &... View More 
answered on Nov 6, 2019
Your question could be best answered by a North Carolina attorney but it remains open for two weeks. That does not sound right for any jurisdiction. You should seriously consider consulting with a North Carolina injury attorney without further delay. There are things that need to be done at the... View More
He also claimed it wasn’t in a collision . A pre purchase inspection found it was falling apart, many codes hidden, and there was evidence of it having been in a collision. Is this legal in NC?
answered on Aug 20, 2019
No, it violates federal and likely state laws. If someone bought it they need to contact the consumer division of the AG's office.
A lady had slammed on her brakes and dead stopped on top of the rail road tracks ..
I hit her in in The rear because of this ... I have a witness who stated to the insurance company that she slammed on her brakes with no one in front of her on top of the rail road tracks ..
the... View More
A lady had slammed on her brakes and dead stopped on top of the rail road tracks ..
I hit her in in The rear because of this ... I have a witness who stated to the insurance company that she slammed on her brakes with no one in front of her on top of the rail road tracks ..
the... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2019
Turn it over to your insurance. The problem you have is you are required to drive your car so that you can stop if the car in front jerks to a stop --for instance because a kid ran out in front. Trust me the company for the other driver will fight it. I've won a case like this but that was... View More
I was in an accident a in my friends car which he is driving. the other driver hit us on red signal and ran. Police caught the other driver at 100% fault. after 2 weeks I received a summon to attend the Ronaoke court. I live in north carolina. I went to Ronoake to visit my friend and I was in his... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2019
If you are in the state yes. However even if outside of the state if you have an injury case you want to help your friend and yourself. Contact a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn in Roanoake. They give free consults.
answered on Jul 11, 2019
You can wind up with a penalty and possibly damages. Contact an attorney who handles traffic cases in the county where you will have to appear.
It's a 2002 Acrua RL with 129000 on it and in great shape. Their insurance wants to only give me Kelly Blue Book value for the car. The shop caused the fire inside of the car and admitted it. Now they want me to settle and I don't agree because I would have to purchase another car and... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2019
Generally, in most states they only have to give you the retail value of the vehicle---even if that won't buy you what you lost. Check if that is so by contacting a member of the NC Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
So I believe that Toyota should be held responsible for their airbags deploying which caused the vision impairment to avoid the accident that caused the injury to me I have a lawyer for the injury the self but feel that Toyota should be held responsible because it could have been avoided thank you
answered on Apr 12, 2019
Depending on evidence in the case, Toyota could be named in the suit. Since you have a lawyer representing you, this is something to discuss with that lawyer.
The woman was on hwr phone and stopped 15 ft before the lime at the light slamming on her breaks i was slowing down to come to a stop at the light and ended up haveing to slam on the breaks as well my leg is hurt ans my car is totaled all she has is a little scratch she knew she was at fault... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2019
First,contact a member of the NC Assn for Justice--they give free consults. Second, do not discuss this further on this page or any page, or facebook etc.
Yours is a very tough case----in part because while she is careless if she came to a complete stop that early, you have to leave enough... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2019
You'd likely get a warning (unless you are a jerk to the stopping officer). If ticketed it'd likely be for Improper Equipment - about a $263 ticket.
Wasn't enough money to replace mailbox post and have it installed . Contacted citi taxi and they refused to cover expense or to give me name of taxi driver so at this point I don't have his insurance info to make a claim. I have his "hack" # and cab number, but not his name or... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Tell citi if they don't give the insurance for their car you will have to assume it's uninsured, and report them to the agency that regulates taxicabs. Follow up with action if they don't.
I have tried multiple time to contact him once I sent the estimates and he refuses to answer. What are my options at this point?
answered on Jan 3, 2019
Assuming you reported this to the local police and your insurance company, if your collision insurance does not cover this incident for some reason, you can file a property damage claim. You would need to either repair the damage and have a paid bill or have an estimate of the cost of the repair.
I was charged with misdemeanor failure to report an accident and misdemeanor hit run. I allegedly hit a parked vehicle with no occupants on private property. The night that this happened a man with a loaded rifle came out and told me to leave so I left. The the owner of the vehicle was well aware... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2018
If you can prove your version of the events. You should be found not guilty. I get most charges of failure to report dismissed because the charging officer jumped the gun and charged within the 24 hour period. As to paying for the damages - the owner has a civil remedy for that.
answered on Aug 26, 2018
GREAT QUESTION
You've stumped this lawyer. North Carolina seems to focus on safety equipment such as lighting, brake lights, windshield wipers (if it's raining), etc. If a bumper wasn't properly affixed/attached and/or about to fall off, law enforcement likely could conduct... View More
I left on leave for two weeks, left my keys with someone I trusted, he told me my car sounded like something was loose in the engine. I told him not to drive it, he drove it and now my car is stuck in Park and won’t move.
answered on Aug 17, 2018
Taking the big picture, lets say he just had to move it--same thing could've happened. It's not like he caused that--you'd have to be doing something unimaginable to stick a vehicle in park. Yes he shouldn't have moved it but it's the type of thing if he didn't you... View More
My husband was hit by a car passing to the right of cars stopped at an intersection on a one lane road as he was making a left turn. He was found to be partially negligent. Does the right of way rule apply to a car engaged in making an unlawful maneuver?
answered on Aug 7, 2018
That's a bit complicated. More info into the specifics would be helpful and the best way to do that is a formal consultation with Durham County lawyer.
North Carolina is one of the few remaining states in the entire country that still has CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE. Indeed, there are... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2018
Depends on the type of case. In North Carolina, there are VERY STRICT filing requirements and deadlines for claims of Medical Negligence.
Introduction to Rule 9(j). In 1995, the North Carolina General Assembly created Rule 9(j) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure to require... View More
I was driving my mother's car with permission. I am 45 years old. I swerved to miss a deer causing the car to flip. I hurt my back and have missed 4 weeks of work due to the accident. However her insurance company recently told me that they were not responsible to pay my medical bills or for... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2018
If you own a car and have insurance, that insurance is primary. That only covers your medical bills and lost wages (if wage loss was selected). You don't get to sue anyone because a deer caused it. Unless you can show the deer was a pet deer, and the owner didn't confine it, no person is... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2018
The statute of limitations on a personal injury claim is 3 ys in NC.
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